Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

biology

noun
/baɪˈɑːlədʒi/
Definition
The scientific study of life and living organisms.
Examples
  • Her research in biology focuses on the impact of climate change on marine life.
  • In biology class, we learned about the different systems in the human body.
  • He pursued a degree in biology to become a veterinarian.
Meaning
Biology examines the structure, function, growth, evolution, and distribution of living things.
Synonyms
  • life science
  • biological science
  • natural science